Bamboozle Left - What a Weekend! April 10, 2008

Posted by Marta at April 10, 2008 11:11 AM | TrackBack

If you were at Bamboozle Left this weekend, hopefully you were one of the thousands of people that checked out the peta2 booth and signed our Fur is Dead petition. If you didn't get the chance, or missed Bamboozle Left, make sure you sign the petition online here.

We also had some of the lovely Skelanimals models come by our booth in support of the campaign and helped us draw attention to the cruelties that go on in the fur industry. A big Thank You to Mathew Lush, Audrey Kitching, Linda Strawberry, Forbidden, Aldo, Anita K, and Davey Suicide for coming out and supporting a good cause!

We also had Fred Mascherino from The Color Fred and formerly of Taking Back Sunday stop by our booth and do an autograph signing, so big thanks to Fred, too.


If you're on the East Coast, make sure you come see us at Bamboozle in NJ on May 3rd and 4th. See you soon!

-Paul

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Anita Khachatourians - Fur Is Dead! April 4, 2008

Posted by Ashleigh at April 4, 2008 3:50 PM | TrackBack

Happy Friday everyone! Anita Khachatourians is, sadly, the last of the amazing "Fur Is Dead" supporters we'll be profiling. Don't get too sad, because she is awesome!

Anita K. was born in Madrid, Spain and raised in Los Angeles. This self-described "girl next door" aspires to be a well-known fashion designer and a print and runway model. She wants to let everyone in the fashion industry know that "Fur Is Dead"! Anita loves animals (especially penguins!) and supports peta2 in all our efforts to end cruelty to animals.

Check out our Q&A with Anita about the campaign:

What do you define as your personal style?
I have a very edgy, trendy, funky, but classy style. My look is very rock 'n roll glam with a little punk, but girly at the same time.

Do you have any fashion "do's" and "don'ts"?
Fashion "do's" are gold jewelry, black nail polish, oversized purses, and leggings. My fashion "don'ts" include fanny packs, sweaters tied around the waist, and dressing monochromatically.

Why do you choose not to wear real fur?
I love animals too much and the thought of animals being tortured for snotty girls to wear makes me angry and upset.

What is your favorite animal? Why?
Penguins are my favorite animals because they look like they wear tuxedos and walk so cute. I wish I had a bunch of penguins as pets.

Do you have a favorite vegetarian dish? If so, what is it?
I love vegetarian soup of any kind.

Want to meet this lovely lady in person? She will be signing autographs at the peta2 booth at Bamboozle Left this Saturday with Audrey Kitching, Christine Dolce, Linda Strawberry, Matthew Lush, Davey Suicide and Aldo Vento! Go say "hi"!

-Ashleigh

Don't forget to sign the 100,000 Strong Against Fur Pledge if you haven't already!

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Aldo Vento - Fur Is Dead! April 2, 2008

Posted by Lara Sanders at April 2, 2008 4:17 PM | TrackBack

Ladies and gentleman, I present you the next "Fur Is Dead" supporter...Aldo Vento!

Aldo is a 20-year-old vegetarian model/freelance hair stylist who loves music, traveling, friends, and standing up for equal rights for gays and lesbians.

Get to know Aldo a lil better by checking out our Q&A with him below:

What do you define as your personal style?
My personal style is very forward. I like to wear anything that stands out. Cheap Mondays are my favorite jeans. I have a lot of striped tees and American Apparel 50/50 tees in all colors. I wear hoodies all the time—especially when my hair is a mess! And oh, my undies have to match my shirts LOL!

Do you have any fashion "do's" and "don'ts"?
Hmm...I think everyone should wear bright colors for spring and summer—yellows, oranges, reds, and rainbows! I'd like to see more sleeveless hoodies. Fashion dont's: leave your faded black tee in your closet.

Why do you choose not to wear real fur?
I couldn't imagine being born, living my life in a cage, and then being skinned for my coat. I choose not to wear fur because it's wrong, it looks tacky and stinky.

What is your favorite animal? Why?
My favorite animal is a monkey! They are just so cute and funny! They remind me of little hairy people who don't talk.

Do you have a favorite vegetarian dish? If so, what is it?
My favorite vegetarian dish is something called the "Rock & Roll Noodle" at this vegan restaurant in Los Feliz. It's pan-fried wide rice noodles with tofu, chili sauce, basil, tomato, bell peppers, bean sprouts & jalapeno sauce. It's yummy!

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Thanks Aldo! Be sure to stop by the peta2 booth at The Bamboozle Left to see Aldo who will be signing copies of the Skelanimals' "Fur Is Dead" poster below at the peta2 booth along with Audrey Kitching, Christine Dolce, Linda Strawberry, Matthew Lush, and Davey Suicide!



xoxo-Lara

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